Poet Mark Doty, winner of the 2008 National Book Award, will take part in an evening of poetry Monday at Centenary College, where he is the 2009-2010 Gates-Ferry Distinguished Visiting Lecturer. The event, which kicks off a two-day colloquium, will begin at 8 p.m. with an interview conducted by Centenary College professor Jared Harel at the Little Theatre in the Edward W. Seay Administration Building.

Doty will read from a variety of his works, to be followed by a reception and signing. He'll return the next day for workshops on writing and poetics. Full-day attendance at the colloquium will earn six professional development hours through the Centenary College Teacher’s Academy. For the schedule of events on Tuesday and information on each presenter, visitcentenarycollege.edu/gatesferry. To register for either event, call (908) 852-1400, ext. 4669.